Encyclopedia of Satirical Literature (Hardcover)

This volume presents a compendium of the terms, writers, publications, political cartoonists, literary characters, settings, and key ideas that form the world of satire. A broad range of literary periods is covered, with attention paid to the contribution of women. The work aims to demonstrate the role of satire in social and political change, and should simplify the study of satire for teachers, students, researchers, librarians, and general readers.